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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1934

Page

4

Junior League To Sponsor Follies Officers Chosen

The Cedar Rapids Junior League voted to sponsor a Follies to be held next October with all members participating. Miss Mary Stubbs was re elected president, with Mrs James L Cooper vice president, Mrs Barclas J Moon recording secretary, Deane L Adams corresponding secretary, and Mrs Worth Averill treasurer. Reports show Nutrition Center meals rising to 2007 January 2002 February 2400 March. Day Nursery cared for 145 January 144 February 187 March. Jerome Cargill of New York City discussed Follies prospects. New chairmen to be named in May.

Cedar Rapids Montrose Mary Stubbs James L Cooper Barclas J . Moon Deane L. Adams Worth Averill New York City Phuttoy Jonn W Barry Barclay J. Moon J. L. Cooper

Dinner Party Honors Miss Della Nash At Country Club

Miss Della May Nash was pleasantly surprised with a dinner party hosted by her mother at the Country Club Monday evening. A group of friends attended including Joan Lynch Mary Frances Lee Jeanne Krebs Primrose Selden Goldena Greenblatt Mary Jane Murdock Maxine Kopel Jeanne Anthony and Dorothy Carr.

Della May Nash Twenty-sixth Street Joan Lynch Mary Frances Lee Jeanne Krebs Primrose Selden Goldena Greenblatt Mary Jane Murdock Maxine Kopel Jeanne Anthony Dorothy Carr

Dinner dance planned at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Announcements show a Thursday dinner dance at the Cedar Rapids Country Club to be the event of the week. Several parties are being arranged as members note the schedule. Tova Sigma chapter of Detta Theta Chi met Tuesday at 7 30 in the Roosevelt hotel Jefferson room with Mrs George M Bird, advisor, presenting a talk on Izaak Walton and plans were discussed.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Tova Sigma Detta Theta Chi Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel George M. Bird Izaak Walton Noth Somra Eittedtional

Amana Hosts Casual Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Leo Vanourney entertained friends at their home near Amana on Sunday. Attendees included Those Wee ATL and Aiea Luaws J Sediacek of Fairfax, Stanley Czer-Dak, Mr and Mrs Charles E Zobin and family of Cedar Ramos, and Mr and Mrs Leo Van ones of Amana.

Leo Vanourney Amana Wee Atl Aiea Luaws J Sediacek Fairfax Stanley Czer- Dak Charles E Zobin Cedar Ramos Leo Vanones

Picnic honoring Mrs O Ragan draws inviting list at 521 Ninth

Mrs Roy Babcock hosted a Tuesday picnic supper at 521 Ninth Street SW in honor of her sister in law Mrs William O Ragan of Three Forks Montana. Attendees included many relatives friends and their children. Westminster church Happy Home Makers class met Tuesday evening with 22 in attendance and committee appointments were announced. Light refreshments followed.

Roy Babcock Ninth Street William O’ragan Three Forks Mont Bunco William O'Ragan Charles Felereisen George David Michael Doris Ann T. T. Smith Ysonne C H Smith F J Pospishil Donald Jimmy H L Feiereisen Marilyn Jean Raymond Gosnell Verle Sterns Junior Donna Belle LeRoy Happy Home Makers Westminster Presbyterian Church D I Roland Twenty-third Street CU Baback

St Pauls and Trinity Missionary Societies Join Fellowship Luncheon

The Woman's Home Missionary societies of St Paul's and Trinity Methodist churches host a luncheon and program in St Paul's dining room and chapel on Thursday at 12. Guests include women from nearby churches, with a picnic lunch at noon and a program featuring Miss Mildred Hughes and Mrs R Maynard.

Woman's Home Missionary Societies St Paul's Trinity Methodist Cedar Rapids Mildred Hughes Mary J Platt Turson Ariz R. Maynard Center Point Young People's

Eighty Attend s And P W Picnic In Bever Park

More than eighty members of the Business and Professional Women's club gathered at Bever Park for a mid April picnic. The social committee led by Mrs Edna Wilson and Mrs Ella Horn provided supper in the new pavilion and hosted games after the meal.

Business and Professional Women's Club Bever Park Edna Wilson Ella Horn Garnet McLean Marguerite Hammond Marjorie Augustine Elsie Probst Mary Fortsch

Tri Delt Alliance Elects New Officers After Dinner Meet

The Tri Delt Alliance elected officers Tuesday at Miss Marian Benesh’s home 1700 Second Avenue SE. Elected were Mrs. Byron McKeeby president Mrs. Russell Manatt vice president Mrs. Clark Chandler secretary and treasurer and Miss Winifred Carrithers historian Bruce West retired president Alice Sundberg reviewed Twenty Years A Growing by Maurice O’Sullivan for the program.

Tri Delt Alliance Marian Benesh Second Avenue SE Byron McKeeby Russell Manatt Clark Chandler Winwfred Carrithers Bruce West Alice Sundberg Maurice O'Sullivan

YWCA Thursday Activities For Business And Industry Girls

The YWCA outlines a spring term schedule for business and industrial girls on Thursday evenings featuring ping pong consolation matches at 5 15 with Frances McFall Margaret Biderman Frances Schwarz and Pauline Oakley a guest speaker Lena Vogt probation officer at 6 a social suppers group and dictation practice at 7 a nature study talk by Mrs J L Rhea on Early Spring Flowers at 8 semi finals of ping pong with Mars Bowne Grace Randa Gladyce Eggers and Gladys Woodward plus informal dancing and bridge. All interested girls are welcome to attend any part of the program.

Y.wca Frances McFall Margaret Biderman Frances Schwarz Pauline Oakley Lena Vogt J L Rhea Mars Bowne Grace Randa Gladyce Eggers Gladys Woodward

What’s In Fashion Color Hats For Sports Tweeds And Browns

A fashion piece discusses color accents for sports tweeds in brown beige and green with bold hat options. It covers cloche hats in bright colors and various brim styles from narrow to swagger to beret, plus a crepe paper cloche to make at home with waterproofing tips.

Wirly

Birthday Picnic for Mrs Samantha Upp Highlights Quiet Celebration

A group of friends surprised Mrs Samantha Upp of 615 Second Street NW on her eighty third birthday with a picnic luncheon at her home on Monday. Guests included Mrs Clifford Storms of South Haven Michigan Mrs D H Hindernach of Minneapolis and several others. Also announced was the marriage of Genevieve Fottral to David Dostal on April 7 at 1556 B Avenue NE.

George Trachin Twenty-second Avenue Louise Rosher Lumir Trachta Mrs Trachta Adolph Trachta Fail Zrudsk Harvey Marne Clarence McGints Stanley Zrudsky George Trachta Samantha Upp Second Street Clifford Storms South Haven John Fottral Fourteenth Street Genevieve David Dostal Jo F O Dostal Dostal Immaculate Conception High School Bell Telephone Company Quaker Oats B Avenue NE

Jane Boyd circle to meet for luncheon at Mrs Eckert home

The Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs L A Eckert at 1816 Fourth Avenue SE on Thursday for a 1 PM luncheon. Mrs George Stone and Mrs Howard Clements assist in hosting.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters L. A Eckert Fourth Avenue SE George Stone Howard Clements

Student Mary Shonka Receives Scholastic Honor at Convocation

Miss Mary Shonka daughter of Mr and Mrs S Shonka is recognized at convocation for ranking in the upper ten percent of her class at the university, reflecting strong scholastic achievement.

Mary FE Stonka S Shonka The Mrtveerst Af Nebrasky

P T A Meeting Report From Local School Group

P T A meetings were held at St Matthew's and St Mitih with parents and teachers attending. Key issues included an outline of activities, a discussion on rent, and preparations for a future business meeting led by Rob Brack son while refreshments were served by Mrs Nesper, Chates Hoon, Charles Werner, and Ralph Sefvie.

St Matthew's St Mitih Tyree Kearns Rob Brackson Ene Aosooat Ted Nesper Chates Hoon Charles Werner Ralph Sefvie

Directions for Crocheting Crepe Paper Cloche Hat Leaflet

An abandoned request from Amos Parrish of Cedar Rapids Gazette’s New York fashion bureau seeks readers to enclose a stamped return envelope and coin for a leaflet titled Directions for Crocheting Crepe Paper Cloche Hat, with name street city state.

Amos Parrish Cedar Rapids Gazette NY Fashion Bureau Fifth Ave WNY

Granted 800 In Suit For 1800 Over Property Tomorrow

A district court jury under Judge John T Moffit awarded Grace McCoy an 800 judgment against former Cedar Rapids Chief of Police W C Benesh and Sheriff Joseph A Petrus over an alleged execution sale of property. The seven hour deliberation followed a notice of prior mortgages and a transfer from superior to district court.

John T Moffit Grace McCoy Ae State Stat Agaist W C Benesh Cedar Rapids Joseph A Petrus McCoy Benesh District Court

Four Iowa banks released from depositors’ agreement

State Superintendent of Banking DW Bates said four more banks are released from Senate File 111 bank restricting order and will operate under a depositors' agreement. The banks are Cambridge State in Story County, Farmers' Savings North English in Iowa County, Clutier State in Tama County, and Cromwell State Savings in Union County.

Des Moines Bates Senate Cambridge State Cambridge Story County Farmers’ Savings North English Iowa County Clutier State Clutier Tama County Cromwell State Savings Bank Cromwell Union County

No Sales Tax On Fees Charged By Physicians

Des Moines reports that physicians and surgeons primarily render personal services and are not subject to the retail sales tax on receipts from such services. Compounded remedies sold apart from the service remain taxable, as are receipts from proprietary medicines.

Des Moines State Board of Assessment and Review

Scales On City Market Must Be Tested

City market scales must be tested to meet state requirements. Market master Joe Thill announced tests to be conducted by Thill and by Milton J Hand, state inspector for the Iowa department of agriculture.

Joe Thill Thill Milton J Hand Hie Iowa Department of Agriculure

Farley Man Files for State Superintendent Nomination

Patrick E. Kehoe of Farley filed nomination papers with the secretary of state as a Democratic candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, placing his name on the primary ballot. With a week left, he was the second candidate for a state house race.

Farley Des Moines INS State Superintendent of Public Instruction Secretary of State Patrick E. Kehoe Kehoe

Bellamy Announces Candidacy for Delaware County Supervisor

W F Bellamy of Edgewood enters race for Delaware county supervisor term starting January 1 1936. He seeks the Republican nomination to succeed Jenk Evans as county supervisor. Paul W Schmidt (D) is another candidate for railroad commissioner and an office holder must file with the secretary of state by date.

Secretary of State Paul W. Schmidt Manchester W. F. Bellamy Edgewood Delaware County Jenk Evans Bellamy

Lux test cuts stocking runs in family trial

Mrs W DeL Goldsmith tells how four active girls tested Lux against cake soap on two pairs of stockings. They washed one pair with Lux and rubbed the other with cake soap, finding 64 percent fewer runs with Lux. Lux preserves elasticity. cake soap harms it.

Jane Nancy Lux

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Junior League Della May Nasil Country Club Delta Theta Chi Montana Zoric NEW Process Laundry CO DIAL ST. Paul's and Trinity Missionary Societies Farfwell Party Ais H B Robinson Noreth Mas Woo Werte Kansas Wente Mo Oo G E Bateman John Gordo Hurshel Myers Joire Sawver Mro W of. Todd Bridge Goredon Gordon P. W TRE Delt Alliance McKeeby Y. W York Mana Snonka P.T. A. Meetings Hat Shop IST Ave 3Kst Kresge's WATS Cassification S Kemble’s Mother Kemble Third St. SE Gaffney & Moore, Inc. Funeral Service Crematorium First Avenue Calmpaten Anne Goldsmith Mancy Mrs. Goldsmith Tanf Barbara
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